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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 229.30, 343.96 and 99.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 229.30, 343.96 and 99.33 is: 149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    229.30 : 343.96 = 99.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    229.30/343.96 = 99.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    229.30x = 343.96 × 99.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    229.30x = 34,165.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,165.55/229.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.00

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